The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry held a hearing this week to review the impact of higher feed costs on the livestock industry, specifically as a result of increased demand for ethanol from corn. One of the witnesses was Rob Wonderlich, a producer from Ollie, Iowa who testified on behalf of Dairy Farmers of America. Wonderlich testified … Read More
Dairy Shrine Apps Due March 15
National Dairy Shrine is again seeking nominations for its annual awards and scholarships. The deadline for applications is March 15, except for the NDS/lager Scholarship, which is due July 1. NDS will provide over $30,000 in scholarships and awards in 2007. Awards include Guest of Honor, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, Pioneers and Progressive Dairy Producers. Youth awards include: Kildee Scholarships, … Read More
Dairy Producer Approve Beef Checkoff
According to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, 68-percent of dairy producers recently surveyed by an independent company approve of the $1-per-head beef checkoff program they contribute to as beef producers. Beef can be a valuable second income opportunity for dairy producers, it’s great to hear so many support the efforts of the checkoff program! This level is similar … Read More
The Rich Artist
If you haven’t visted Denise Rich’s blog lately (or ever) check it out! She does amazing work, and recently announced a special commission, can’t wait to see it Denise! I am pleased to announce a special commission by the California Milk Advisory Board. I will be painting the Famous Happy Cows from the Real California Cheese ® campaign. These special … Read More
Nominees Sought
The state of Wisconsin is putting the call out for active dairy producers to serve on the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board’s (WMMB) Board of Directors. Nominees should be interested in serving the state’s dairy industry and directing its future. WMMB Directors guide the organization’s financial affairs, affirm its mission, develop and set WMMB policies, and serve on one of two … Read More
What a Valentine
Here’s at true love story for all of you romantics out there, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Tomorrow, Byron Hamilton, a dairy farmer in Maine, will receive a kidney from his wife. The surgery takes place tomorrow – now that’s love! Most people give flowers or candy on Valentine’s Day. Pearl Hamilton is giving her husband a kidney. Byron … Read More
Dairyline Markets In Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cash block cheese ended the final week of January at $1.3325 per pound, down 1 1/2 cents on the week, but 9 1/4 cents above that week a year ago. Barrel closed Friday at $1.3750, up a penny on the week, and 16 1/2 cents above a year ago. 2 cars of block traded hands … Read More
Father of Cereal
When you sit down to big bowl of Cheerios, be sure to send up a silent ‘thank you’ to Lester Borchardt. Borchardt died yesteday at age 99, after a long career with General Mills. Borchardt revolutionized the breakfast cereal industry. He had a big hand in developing the technologies that allow cereal companies — in his case, General Mills — … Read More
Basketball, Milk & China?
Basketball, milk and China? It seems an unlikely parntership, but yesterday the NBA announced an extensive marketing deal with Mengniu Milk, China’s top producer of milk by sales volume. We’ve been reading about how China’s large population is increasing the country’s milk consumption. This campaign will further that increase even more. The league’s presence in China has increased steadily since … Read More
Going South To Atlanta
It’s another travel day for the Zman. I’m heading down to Hotlanta for the International Poultry Expo which is also combined with the International Hay Expo. I should be in and out of there over the next several days and will be posting on various items I find of interest.